Brewery Profile

Structures Brewing

In Bellingham’s brewery landscape, this is a stop with two clearly different versions of the same operation. Structures Brewing has been in business since 2015 and built its early reputation around small-batch releases, highly hopped IPAs, experimental stouts, and distinctive can art. A visitor should not expect one uniform taproom experience across the brand. The original location keeps a smaller taproom atmosphere, suited to a focused stop for draft pours and release-driven drinking. The newer facility, opened in 2020, reflects the brewery’s expanded production footprint, with more fermentation space and a dedicated canning line behind the broader operation. For someone sampling Bellingham breweries, Structures sits in the category of places where the beer list itself is the main draw rather than a long list of side attractions.

Travelers moving through the Pacific Northwest often look for hop-forward beers that taste fresh, limited releases that may not travel far, and breweries where cans are part of the experience. Structures fits that pattern closely. Its emphasis on highly hopped IPAs connects with a regional preference for aromatic, assertive hop profiles, while its experimental stout releases offer a different lane for visitors who seek darker, richer beers. The brewery’s distribution is limited to the Pacific Northwest, which makes an in-person visit more relevant than it might be for a brand with broad national reach. The can art is also part of what returning drinkers may recognize, though the best reason to stop is still to see what is actually available that day.

For planning, choose the location based on the kind of visit you want. The original taproom is the smaller setting, better suited to a straightforward beer stop. The newer site is the more complete visitor option, with a full kitchen serving pub fare and extensive outdoor seating, making it a better fit for a longer visit or a group that wants food with the beer. Because Structures is known for small-batch releases and changing styles within its main focus areas, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and any cans available to go. Do not assume that a beer seen online or in regional distribution will be on draft at the time of your visit. The practical appeal is simple: fresh beer at the source, with the choice between a compact taproom feel and a larger facility with food and outdoor space.

Structures Brewing operates two distinct locations within Bellingham, Washington, focusing primarily on highly hopped IPAs and experimental stout releases. Established in 2015, the brewery initially gained recognition for its small-batch releases and distinctive can art. Production capacity expanded significantly following the opening of their second facility in 2020, which includes a dedicated canning line and increased fermentation space. While the original location maintains a smaller taproom atmosphere, the newer site features a full kitchen serving pub fare and extensive outdoor seating. Distribution is currently limited to the Pacific Northwest region, emphasizing freshness and direct-to-consumer sales.

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1420 N State St, Bellingham, Washington, 98225-4513

Phone: (360)656-6186

Website: http://www.structuresbrewing.com